Alana Wise
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Law & Courts
Attorney Bruce Castor Opens Defense Of Former President Trump
The gist of the former Montgomery County district attorney's remarks hinged on the argument that Democrats were responding in a partisan way to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Politics
Biden Doesn't Think $15 Federal Minimum Wage Hike Will Survive COVID-19 Relief Bill
Biden has called to more than double the federal minimum wage as part of his economic relief plan.
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Law & Courts
Acting Capitol Police Chief Promises 'Significant' Changes Following Deadly Riot
The Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol exposed a number of security shortfalls at the seat of American democracy. Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman released a video statement Friday evening.
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Politics
Impeachment Managers Invite Trump To Testify Under Oath
Trump is accused of having incited a mob of his supporters on Jan. 6, leading to the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Government
Nancy Pelosi Calls for '9/11-Type Commission' To Address Capitol Security
The House speaker has called for additional security measures to be taken following the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.
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Politics
Senate Makes Alejandro Mayorkas First Latino Head Of Homeland Security
Senate confirmation of the first immigrant to lead DHS comes on the same day President Biden is expected to sign a series of executive actions on immigration.
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Politics
McConnell Slams Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Conspiracies As 'Loony Lies'
The freshman congresswoman is facing blowback from Democrats and within her own party for her extreme, baseless theories surrounding American politics.
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Politics
After Riot, Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Fencing Around Complex
"In light of recent events," the acting chief said, "I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made."
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Law & Courts
'Unconscionable': Capitol Police Union Says Leadership Failed Officers In Riot
The union decried leadership's actions as a failure that led directly to the harm of its officers.
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Politics
White House Enlists ASL Interpreters For Daily Press Briefings
People who are deaf or hard of hearing can now view an American Sign Language interpretation of the press briefings, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced on Monday.